Agent Name |
Mercuric sulfate |
CAS Number |
7783-35-9 |
Formula |
O4-S.Hg |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Mercury bisulfate; Mercury disulfate; Mercury persulfate; Mercury sulfate (HgSO4); Mercury(II) sulfate; Mercury(II) sulfate (1:1); Sulfate mercurique [French]; Sulfuric acid, mercury(2+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus] UN1645 |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
White crystals; [ICSC] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a battery electrolyte, gold and silver extractant, and chemical reagent; [Merck Index] |
Comments |
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Can cause injury to the kidneys and central and peripheral nervous systems; [ICSC] See "Mercury, inorganic compounds." |
Exposure Assessment |
BEI |
Total inorganic Hg in urine = 35 ug/g creatinine; sample pre-shift; Total inorganic Hg in blood = 15 ug/L; sample at end of shift at end of workweek; |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
TLV (ACGIH) |
0.025 mg/m3, as Hg |
PEL (OSHA) | Ceiling(OSHA)=0.1 mg/m3, as Hg |
MAK |
0.1 mg/m3, as Hg |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Neurotoxin |
Sensorimotor Neuropathy |
Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
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